Mayesville Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Mayesville Historic District, at Irregular pattern along Lafayette St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 16, 1979. The Register lists it for its transportation, architecture and social history, at the local level. The district takes in 62 historic buildings. The listing covers 180 acres.
What it isMayesville, South Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Sumter County. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 39 MB · National Archives↗Finding Mayesville Historic District
Irregular pattern along Lafayette St., Mayesville
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Mayesville Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Mayesville Historic District
Is Mayesville Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 16, 1979 (Register number 79002395).
Is Mayesville Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; South Carolina has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 18.5 miles away.
Can you visit Mayesville Historic District?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Mayesville Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 39 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 118998628 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.